Third time lucky for mountain bike champ Schurter

AFP, RIO DE JANEIRO: Switzerland’s Nino Schurter, third in Beijing and second in London, struck Olympic gold at his third attempt in Sunday’s men’s mountain bike competition.
The world champion was followed across the line by 2012 champion Jaroslav Kulhavy of the Czech Republic with Spanish rider Carlos Coloma taking bronze.
Slovakian road race world champion Peter Sagan was well in contention for a top 10 finish until two punctures saw him fall down the field to finish among the back markers.

Third time lucky for mountain bike champ Schurter

AFP, RIO DE JANEIRO: Switzerlands Nino Schurter, third in Beijing and second in London, struck Olympic gold at his third attempt in Sundays mens mountain bike competition. The world champion was followed across the line by 2012 champion Jaroslav Kulhavy of the Czech Republic with Spanish rider Carlos Coloma taking bronze. Slovakian road race world champion Peter Sagan was well in contention for a top 10 finish until two punctures saw him fall down the field to finish among the back markers.